Islamiya English School

Islamiya English School is, without question, one of Abu Dhabi's most affordable British-curriculum schools. School fees for 2025-2026 range from AED 7,930 at KG1 to AED 16,090 at Grades 11 and 12 - a fee band that sits firmly at the value end of the Abu Dhabi private school market. For context, many British-curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi charge AED 40,000-80,000+ for secondary years; Islamiya's A-level fee of AED 16,090 is a fraction of that. This is a school where the fee structure genuinely opens British-curriculum education to families who could not otherwise access it, and that is a meaningful social contribution. The ADEK/TAMM fee data for 2025-2026 confirms ADEK-approved tuition fees per grade, with additional costs for transport (AED 3,510 annually), books (ranging from AED 345 at KG1 to AED 2,160 at Grades 11-12), and uniforms (AED 300 per year). These additional costs are transparent and modest. The school's fee approval letter for 2025-2026 is published on its website, consistent with ADEK regulatory requirements. For value-for-money assessment: at this price point, parents should calibrate expectations accordingly. Islamiya is not competing with premium British schools on facilities breadth, sixth-form enrichment, or Oxbridge placement rates. What it offers is a structured British-curriculum pathway from KG through A-level, a Good ADEK rating, strong Arabic and Islamic education, and a safe, caring environment - at a price accessible to middle-income expatriate families. For families prioritising affordability, Islamic values, and Arabic-language development alongside a recognised British qualification pathway, the value proposition is strong. Families seeking elite university placement support, extensive ECA programmes, or cutting-edge facilities should look at higher fee-band schools.